Embrace the Mess: Lessons in Public Speaking From My Cat
When it comes to giving presentations, my coaching clients all want the same thing: A stress-free, problem free, perfectly executed […]
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5 Ways to Beat Zoom Performance Anxiety (ZPA)
As a presentation skills coach and trainer, I’ve spent almost twenty years helping clients manage presentation performance anxiety. But it’s
To Boost Public Speaking Confidence, Take Time to Take a Bow
Claudia had spent weeks working with me to prepare a high-level presentation for a prestigious conference that would showcase her
To be a Better Speaker, Honor the Sacred Stage
(Or Lessons in Peak Performance from an Italian Waiter) While dining in a rooftop restaurant in Venice, Italy, I was
4 Ways to Honor Intellectual Property (and Your Fellow Speakers)
I have always been an extremely ethical person—even, some might say, to a fault. When I raise my hand to
Presentation Skills Training: Beige Doesn’t Read from the Stage
If you’ve ever participated in one of my presentation skills training classes, you’ve heard me say the following words: BAN
Presentation Skills Training: Five Benefits of Group Learning
I just finished facilitating a full-day Presentation Skills Training session—this one for a team of medical sales people at a
How to Overcome Fear of Public Speaking – 6 Tips to Tame the Speech Anxiety Monster
Are you an executive, author, salesperson, entrepreneur, or professional with aspirations of success? Think you can avoid public speaking and
Want to be a Better Public Speaker? Don’t Shirk the Work
In the space of one week, three of my presentation skills training clients gave critical, public, high-stakes presentations. After they
Four Ways to Be a Better Listener
As I was prepping the stuffing for my Thanksgiving turkey, I happened to catch Joshua Johnson’s great interview show, 1
A Lesson in Pitching and Presentation Skills from Mr. Rogers
As a presentations skills trainer and coach, I often work with entrepreneurs who pitch their products and services to audiences
Get Out of the Basement and Dare to Be of Influence
I’ve recently enjoyed reading Austin Kleon’s two, wonderful books Steal Like an Artist, and Show Your Work. The latter reinforces
Embrace a Growth Mindset
In the first quarter of my freshman year at Brown University, I decided to take Psychology 101. When the first
“Help! I’ve Lost My Voice!”: When a Speaker Gets Laryngitis
Recently, my biggest nightmare as a speaker, coach and trainer came to pass:Â I lost my voice. I mean, entirely.
To Be a More Compelling Speaker, Heighten Your Concentration
As a young actor, I spent many happy hours watching plays so I could learn acting techniques from my talented
To Speak at Your Peak, Steer Clear of the Comparison Trap!
At six feet tall, with a long, loping stride, I was a very good high-school runner. Which is why I
5 ways to Rock the Podium During Conference Season
5 Ways to Rock the Podium. During Conference Season When Spring comes rolling around, I always expect a rash of